Teladoc Health Fees Temporarily Waived n BY NATE ODGAARD OTHER NRECA PROGRAMS he Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 allows Thigh-deductible health plans that are compatible with l Teladoc Health: This service a health savings account to cover telehealth visits on provides timely, expert care by a pre-deductible basis through 2024. As a result, NRECA is phone or video for medical or temporarily waiving Teladoc mental health needs. Fees are being waved temporarily (details Health consultation fees and at right). cost share—for both medical l and mental health sessions— through December 31, 2024. The waiver applies to NRECA Medical Plan participants covered under all plan types. This waiver is retroactive to January 1, 2023. Participants who made payments for a Teladoc Health consultation between January 1 and March 1, 2023, should have been reimbursed. Cooperative Bene昀椀t Administrators, Inc. (CBA) adjusted their claims to re昀氀ect a $0 patient responsibility and sent an updated explanation of bene昀椀ts statement to each participant noting the claim has been reprocessed. Note: Participants who sought reimbursement for a Teladoc Health consultation through a tax-advantaged account should return reimbursed fees to the account to avoid tax implications. If you or your participants have questions, contact the Member Contact Center at 866.673.2299 or contactcenter@nreca.coop. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm Central time. BB
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